16 Worst Places to Raise a Family

San Bernadino, California

The constant sun and sand of California seems like paradise, but San Bernadino isn’t exactly a haven for families. More than 1 in 10 adults there are unemployed, crime is rampant and most of their schools are rated among the lowest in the state. Surprisingly, the best place to raise children in California is Folsom, home to the infamous Folsom State Prison.

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